I am a caregiver. Enjoy helping others. * Bilingual-English and Spanish * Microsoft applications proficient - Excel, PowerPoint and Office * Understand the role and responsibilities of a nurse's aide, such as: reporting requirements, how to provide personal health and safety, and how to protect patients' rights. * Recognize the roles of team members, the importance of team work and responsibility to provide care. * Understand how to provide a safe and comfortable environment to patients and describe how to promote comfort. * Provide safety, care, and comfort of patients with physical and mental impairments. CLINICAL EXCELLENCE * Obtain vital signs * Safety procedures * Infection control * Patient care * Emergency procedures * Transfer techniques * Long term care * Patient comfort * Meals assistance * Valid drivers license * Provided nursing care under the supervision of RN in line with resident care policies and procedures * Obtained lab samples, weights, and vital signs of patients * Provide assistance to residents in bathing and feeding * Reported to the RN regarding the status of patient * Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts and skills quickly * Able to utilize body mechanics in effective manner
Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.
CareLinx home care services include housekeeping, transportation, meal preparation, shopping, medication reminders, mobility assistance, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, exercise, companionship and more. Compared to traditional agencies, our caregiver services include four distinct advantages.
1. Preferred, high-quality care: CareLinx customers prefer our care over competitors’ by a factor of 10 to 1. You get to choose and interview the caregiver, resulting in a better match and higher quality care.
2. Uniquely affordable: as an online caregiver network with low overhead and zero markups on caregiver pay, our prices are up to 50 percent less than traditional senior care agencies.
3. Care advocates: our direct-hire model gives caregivers higher wages and flexible schedules, and consumers low prices. Everyone gets a better quality of life.
4. Peace of mind: in-home caregivers are background checked and technology-enabled to give you visibility and transparency in the home. Our app provides GPS clock-ins clock-outs, real-time secure messaging, and personalized digital care plan.